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Dr. Tomasz Gawecki, MD

Durham, NC

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gawecki, Nephrologist in Durham, NC?

    Dr. Tomasz Gawecki, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Durham, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gawecki graduated from Avicina Medical Academy and completed his residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Nephrology; New York Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gawecki is fluent in English and Polish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gawecki’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gawecki’s office at (919) 477-3005.

    Where did Dr. Gawecki go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Nephrology; New York Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Slaska Akademia Med Katowice Poland | Avicina Medical Academy

    Is Dr. Gawecki board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Tomasz Gawecki, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gawecki speak?

    Dr. Gawecki and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Polish

    What conditions does Dr. Gawecki treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Gawecki diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Gawecki. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Inflammation
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Glomerular Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Glomerulonephritis
    • Long-term Kidney Inflammation
    • Chronic Nephritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • N033: Chronic nephritic syndrome with diffuse mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
    • Diabetic Kidney Issues
    • Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
    • E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication

    Also known as:

    • High Potassium
    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Sodium
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E875: Hyperkalemia
    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Which procedures does Dr. Gawecki perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tomasz Gawecki may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gawecki's office.

    Does Dr. Gawecki accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gawecki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 477-3005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gawecki accept in Durham, NC?

    Dr. Gawecki in Durham, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gawecki's office located?

    Dr. Tomasz Gawecki's Primary Practice

    4419 Ben Franklin Blvd

    Durham, NC 27704

    (919) 477-3005

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    Dr. Tomasz Gawecki's Practice 2

    2214 Nelson Hwy

    Chapel Hill, NC 27517

    (919) 908-6080

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    Dr. Tomasz Gawecki's Practice 3

    102 Professional Park Ste B

    Oxford, NC 27565

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    What is Dr. Gawecki's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Gawecki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922023712.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gawecki?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gawecki

    What is Dr. Tomasz Gawecki's specialty?

    Dr. Gawecki is a Nephrologist near Durham, NC. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Gawecki to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tomasz Gawecki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gawecki is affiliated with Duke Regional Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Tomasz Gawecki accepting new patients in Durham, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Tomasz Gawecki is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tomasz Gawecki offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gawecki's office at (919) 477-3005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tomasz Gawecki?

    Please contact Dr. Gawecki's office at (919) 477-3005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tomasz Gawecki have?

    Dr. Tomasz Gawecki is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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